Seeing You Again

Chapter 1

Happy Valentine's Everyone

I panted doing everything I could to keep up with Jo, but it wasn't enough. I was so close yet so far at the same time. I was only a couple feet away from her. I just couldn't believe I managed to find her away from the show. It had been about a year since I had seen her and her golden blonde hair had grown more. I felt my heart speed up, but I wasn't sure if it was because of her or all this running. She had a plain white tank top on with black shorts. She had her violet earbuds in and they must have been at full blast. I was surprised I couldn't hear her music from here. No matter how much I yelled to get her attention she just kept on running on. I groaned trying to match her pace if only I could just get fast enough to tap on her. It was so hot outside the sun was beating down on me. I swear she had gotten faster from the show. She was one very impressive girl. I almost started to lose hope, but then it or shall I say she hit me, literally. I finally managed to speed up enough to catch her I just didn't notice it. I ran start into her and hit her causing us both to tumble to the ground. "Great going Brick," I thought bitterly to myself. This was definitely not how I wanted to meet her again. Even though she went against the sacred code of never leaving a man behind. I somehow managed to fall for her, hard as a matter of fact.

"What the hell! Get off," I heard her snap at me. Quickly I pulled off of her rubbing the back of my neck sheepishly. She ripped out her earbuds and I could hear classic rock softly blaring from the earbuds. Quickly she shut off the music pulling out her phone. She turned to look at me,"Oh, it's you G.I Joke." I stuttered blushing," I'm s-so sorry Jo. I really didn't mean to I just wanted your attention." She smirked her purple eyes practically sparkling" Well what is it? You definitely have my attention now." " Would you join me for lunch? I-its been a while since I last saw you," I asked stiffening up trying my best not to stutter. She chuckled lightly," Brick I don't bite no need to get all nervous. Sorry for how I acted on the show. People will do a lot for a million dollars you know, and I've been raised to always give it all I got and stay focused. Also sure why not I'll go with you I was done with my run anyways." I couldn't help but smile at her. "Hey Jo. Could you choose the restaurant? I don't really know the area well because I came here visiting my grandmother," I asked. She smirked," Alright sappy but only if you can keep up." My eyes widened slightly because I had worn myself out chasing Jo, but still prepared myself to run. She chuckled," You don't actually have to run there. You're really out of shape. I'll have to get you to run with me more often." I knew that going running would be extremely tiring, but any chance to spend time with her was a good chance.

She grabbed my hand and pulled me down the side walk. I blushed her hand was warm and surprisingly soft. Just like back when she challenged me to a thumb of war. "Please don't let her notice my blush," I thought to myself biting the inside of my cheek. I sped up a bit so she didn't have to drag me along because she was not slowing down. She stopped suddenly and thank God I was paying attention this time. I managed to not run into her. She had stopped us in front of a small cafe. Letting go of me she opened the door, and sat down in the nearest table. With a nice view of the park with a light blueish green pond through the spotless window. Following her I sat down across from her. It was air conditioned in here to my relief. The cafe was pretty packed and soft chatter surrounded us.

A short raven haired waitress hurried out of the kitchen,"Jo. How was your run...wait whoa," she quieted her voice slightly," Who's this handsome guy?" I felt my cheeks heat up. She hadn't been quiet enough for me to not hear her. Jo blushed lightly and quickly turned her head elbowing the girl. "Marcy! He's just an old friend from that silly TV show I entered," she snapped at Marcy. I couldn't help but smile at what she said. Jo thought of me more than a rival. "If you say so, Jo. So what'd you two like to drink?" She said pulling out a note pad and pen. "I'll have a Coke. What about you Brick?" Jo asked turning back to me. "Iced tea for me please miss," I stated clearing my throat. Marcy scribbled down the drinks and walked off to get them. "Sorry about her. She's my cousin," Jo apologized stretching a bit. "It's really fine ma'm. I thought she was very nice," I beamed at her. "Brick. Stop calling me ma'm," she said sternly. "Yes ma'm. I-I mean Jo," I said shakily. She chuckled," You really are a true cadet aren't you." I nodded and looked through the menu," Do you suggest anything?" I asked looking up. "Well, usually I order a deli sandwich with pastrami and various melted cheeses," she said not even bothering to look at the menu.